Originally Posted by
oneeyedhobbit
Will the start stop on clipless with a fixed be a pain? I can't trackstand but hope to learn eventually, but assuming my clutzy nature prevents it ever happening? Most posters seemed to say its okay, and my own experience (OMG I CAN'T GET INTO MY CLIPS/STRAPS WHILE ITS MOVING ON MY FIXED F*CK HALP...oh wait its easy) tells me not to stress.
don't stress. stopping and starting with clipless is actually easier than messing around with straps.
the only real drawback you will find is when your cleats start to wear out and you suddenly pull out of your pedals -- very alarming when riding fixed where up-pull is important. make sure to give your cleats a look over every now and then and replace them when they start to wear significantly. don't wait for them to fail.